The folks behind neighbourhood favourites Rascals and Za'Za have expanded with Apollo, an all-day bistro that brings much-needed homegrown energy to the Palm Jumeirah through their latest addition from TABLE4TWO. Located in Palm Views West, this venture trades the casual comfort of their previous venues for something altogether more polished – think deep burgundy walls, panoramic harbour views, and a menu that confidently straddles comfort classics and contemporary flair. Operating from noon until 1:30 a.m. daily, Apollo fills a gap on The Palm where quality independent options in the elevated casual dining space remain few and far between, with Muqaddas Akkari Studio crafting interiors that balance raw textures with sophisticated restraint through floor-to-ceiling windows framing The Palm and Dubai Harbour beyond.

the HUNTR arrived for early evening dinner just before sunset, when harbour views proved particularly striking as golden hour light flooded through expansive windows, creating exactly the kind of atmospheric moment that transforms good food into a memorable experience. Talal Hizami's TABLE4TWO has scaled up their philosophy of memorable experiences and artisanal focus whilst adapting to The Palm's more cosmopolitan expectations through standouts like the Peruvian grilled octopus (106 AED) showcasing expert charring against crispy papa amarilla, and the ceviche classico (95 AED) presenting melt-in-your-mouth sea bass with properly tangy marinade. The clam linguine (78 AED) impressed with creamy bon-temp sauce tasting of proper clam broth reduction, whilst the steak frites (196 AED) delivered medium-rare black Angus striploin with flavourful au poivre sauce alongside perfectly double-fried chips. With most mains falling between 90-150 AED, Apollo positions itself as an accessible luxury that's more approachable than many Palm dining options whilst maintaining quality aspirations across contemporary bistro cuisine.